Scenic Tour of the Lake District in Winter Pickup from Bowness
ID: GYG188373-291141
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Winter tour: see the beauty of the Lake District in the winter months. Experience ten unique lakes and many breathtaking mountain passes.
Start your day with a climb up to the Kirkstone Pass Inn, where you will take in the scenic view of Lake Windermere and Ambleside. Then descend into Kirkstone Pass and down to Brothers Water, along the Ullswater shore with a stop for photos.
Head north and west towards Castlerigg, where a natural plateau commands a superb 360-degree view over the surrounding fells. A short walk then takes you to the head of Derwentwater for lunch before traveling to 'Surprise View,' one of the most stunning viewpoints in the Lake District.
From there, the road rises toward the Honister Slate Mine at the head of the pass. After a brief stop, descend slowly down the path as it twists and turns towards the Vale of Lorton, one of the lushest and prettiest parts of the Northern Lakes. The spectacular scenery continues as we move on to Moss Force Waterfall.
The scenery softens and the fells decline into hills as we descend into the Newlands Valley, then head back towards Keswick and start the journey down towards Ambleside. On the way, we will pass Thirlmere and then along the picturesque mountain pass of Dunmail Raise. We will journey past Grasmere village along the shores of Grasmere. The road winds along the shore until we arrive at Rydal Water, the tenth and final lake on our tour.
Highlights
- Experience the beautiful winter scenery of the Lake District
- See 10 lakes in a day
- Visit an ancient stone circle surrounded by epic vistas
- Enjoy a waterfall high in the hills
- See Derwentwater from a 'suprise view'
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Every passenger, including a child of any age, must purchase a seat.
We reserve the right to alter the tour due to local traffic conditions or weather.
Meet your guide at the pull-off outside the ticket office for Windermere Cruises at Bowness Pier 1.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.